Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Eric Alvarez is an Associate in Brach Eichler’s commercial litigation group and is based in the New Jersey office. Eric focuses his practice on litigating complex commercial disputes in state and federal court. Eric is frequently called upon to serve as counsel to companies of all sizes. He handles a variety of litigation matters with a focus on complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, and healthcare litigation. Eric earned his J.D. cum laude in 2013 from Seton Hall Univers...
Jules Carter advises clients on a range of complex regulatory enforcement and compliance-related matters, and she remains on the cutting-edge of emerging legal and technology issues to help clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Jules focuses on financial regulatory compliance, helping institutional clients navigate complex regulatory environments and pursue business strategies that balance innovation with risk-awareness. Jules advises on various legal issues for a range of finan...
Gregory Franklin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Construction. Gregory, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kurt M. Gosselin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Kurt M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kurt M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan L. Weber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities. Jordan L., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan L. is held by other top lawyers in the sa...
Patrick A. Doerr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Patrick A., who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryce A. Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Bryce A., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryce A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and le...
Xenna Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Xenna, who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Xenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Robertson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Andrew, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Josh Lanham is a member of the Bowles Rice Litigation Department. He practices in the firm's Charleston, West Virginia office and represents his clients’ interests in front of many adjudicatory bodies throughout the State of West Virginia, including administrative proceedings, arbitration proceedings, Magistrate Courts, Circuit Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. Josh focuse...
David Tanabe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal p...
Samuel L. Moultrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Samuel L., who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelsey Pelagalli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Kelsey, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephanie Turner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Stephanie, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samuel Bookhardt IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Samuel, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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